Oh, I used to see her practicing sometimes at the Princeton University rink a few years back. I know she was involved in the figure skating club and did some coaching for Special Olympics. She's probably graduated by now though.

Tatiana Malinina - nice jumps, skated her 1998 LP to Aladidn, good SP at 1998 Worlds, always got so excited when she skated well

Tonia Kwiatkowski - always well-packaged, older and mature skater, so happy for her when she did so well at '98 Worlds

Yukari Nakano - had a wrap, had nice moments, in many ways the forgotten Japanese skater of the early 2000s

I still remember the glory days when the early groups at U.S. Nationals were actually televised. Well, the coverage in general for all figure skating events was more extensive back then. That's how I got most of this list. Sadly, that doesn't happen anymore.

It was a pleasure to see Amber skate @ 2003 Skate America in Reading, PA.

Originally Posted by Victura

Oh, I used to see her practicing sometimes at the Princeton University rink a few years back. I know she was involved in the figure skating club and did some coaching for Special Olympics. She's probably graduated by now though.

One of the interesting things on the "Poised to break through" thread is some names of skaters who disappeared, some of which some skating fans may not remember. We all seem to have skaters we remember even if they just disappeared.

Who are some skaters you remember?

For me:
In 1996, the Canadian Junior Figures skating medalist in men were: Colin Thompson, Jayson Denomme, and Ben Ferreira. I think most Canadian figure skating fans do remember Denomme and Ferreira, they made the national team several times, and Ferreira went to Worlds a few times. Thompson just disappeared after 1998

Hanae Yokoya of Japan. I mentioned her in the "Poised to break through" thread. She retired in 1999.

Keyla Ohs, a Canadian ladies skater in the mid 90s. She had nice presentation, but no confidence in competition. Our ladies at that time all had that problem. She disappeared after 1999 when she had to withdraw from Canadians at mono.

Nicole Watt-- another young Canadian, she had Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis, which forced her to retire.

Netty Kim: Canadian Champion in 1995, though she did not qualify for the World Championships that year. She said she quit because she lost the joy in skating. She also had an eating disorder

Marcus Christensen: A Canadian man who was part of the World team in the early 90s. Never mastered his 3A, so never did make it very far.

I know, I know. I'm such a figure skating nerd!

Hi Coppertop! I remember some "obscure" Canadians. Some guy named Lyndon Johnston who went to skate in paris and even won a silver medal I think. Tracey Wainman was a huge hope for Canada but never materialized. Cynthia Coull had success both as a pairs and singles skater. Lisa Marie Allen was from the States and such an elegant skater; I found her by accident on youtube. Sydne Vogel had so much hope for the US but then I think she realized it was too tough and tried to skate for Germany.

Hi Coppertop! I remember some "obscure" Canadians. Some guy named Lyndon Johnston who went to skate in paris and even won a silver medal I think. Tracey Wainman was a huge hope for Canada but never materialized. Cynthia Coull had success both as a pairs and singles skater. Lisa Marie Allen was from the States and such an elegant skater; I found her by accident on youtube. Sydne Vogel had so much hope for the US but then I think she realized it was too tough and tried to skate for Germany.

Tracey was limited by injury. She was a teenage sensation. Often used to argue in favour of an age limit, but she points out she was at her peak as a teen and had she had to wait she wouldn't ahve likely made it as far as she did. Tracey is now coaching in Toronto. Lyndon Johnston I think now coaches teams in the US. I remember Sydney, I didn't know she tried to switch to Germany.

Tracey was limited by injury. She was a teenage sensation. Often used to argue in favour of an age limit, but she points out she was at her peak as a teen and had she had to wait she wouldn't ahve likely made it as far as she did. Tracey is now coaching in Toronto. Lyndon Johnston I think now coaches teams in the US. I remember Sydney, I didn't know she tried to switch to Germany.

I must say there's quite a variety on this forum.

My favorite skate of Tracey's was actually her comeback skate at age 18! She was no longer the little tween, but this sassy young lady skating to jazz music.

I discovered him during the 90s pro circuit. I learned more about him later on the forums. He wasn't a strong amateur competitor. He was so strange. He liked to stand on his head and didn't pay his taxes.

Always loved Gary! There is a really interesting interview on Skate guard (N_Halifax is the interviewer) with him and it's recent. Have a look!